Ellen Pompeo is widely recognized for her portrayal of the lovelorn doctor Meredith Grey in the long-running ABC drama Grey's ...

Professionally, Pompeo has faced losses that mirror her personal struggles. As the cornerstone of Grey's Anatomy for nearly two decades, she has seen numerous cast members come and go, with each ...

Tragically, her mother Kathleen passed away from an accidental overdose of painkillers when Ellen was only four years old. Kathleen's battle with addiction began following a severe car accident, which ...

weight loss: New chest hair ... Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo reflects on all of the "negative attention" that's been paid to her weight during her time in Hollywood.

Pompeo has watched many of her Grey's Anatomy co-stars depart over the years. The actor, synonymous with Meredith Grey for nearly two decades, felt a deep sense of loss when Justin Chambers ...